<H1>2005 Thompson Vineyard Syrah -- Testarossa Winery Shopping Cart</H1> <B>$49.00</B> -- <I><b>92 pts <i>Wine Enthusiast</i><br>91pts<i> Wine & Spirits - featured on Year's Best Syrah List<b></i><br>91pts<i> Connoisseurs' Guide<b></i></I> <P> <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/testarossa/images/05STH_main.JPG" ALIGN=right ALT="2005 Thompson Vineyard Syrah" NAME="2005 Thompson Vineyard Syrah" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> Dark, inky hue. This is our first Thompson vineyard Syrah and it has been quite a treat to make in the cellar. While being a little shy with it&#8217;s aromas, it is on the verge of bursting with hints of vanilla bean, cr&#232;me brulee, cherry, smoked bacon, black pepper, and a dash of rosemary. All of these aromas converge on the rich, concentrated palate. The fine tannins and plush acidity make this wine a treat for 10+ years to come. Decanting is recommended for early enjoyment <br>-Bill Brosseau, Winemaker <p>219 cases produced<p> <p><b> 92 pts <i>Wine Enthusiast</i> <br></b> <i>This is quite a luscious Syrah, soft, smooth, complex and layered, showing qualities of both warm and cool climates. From the cool end of the spectrum comes a lively acidity and not a trace of over-ripeness. The riper notes of blackberries, cassis, gingersnap cookie and licorice are delicious, enriched by smoky oak. Drink now and for a few years. </i> -Steve Heimoff <p><b> 91 pts <i>Wine & Spirits</i> <br></b> <i>Scents of white pepper and smoked meat combine with a lot of fresh herb character in this bright, young Syrah. The dark, meaty fruit lasts along with all the spice. </i> -Joshua Greene <p><b> 91 pts <i>Connoisseurs' Guide</i> <br></b> <i>Deeply draughted and solidly varietal with a wealth of blackberry fruit and lovely oak showing at all points, this big, but keenly crafted Syrah is wonderfully layered and exceptionally balanced all at once. Its eleventh-hour acidity is a slight annoyance just now, but with a few years in which to calm and expand, it is all but guaranteed to come into balance and beauty. </i> -Charles Olken <p><b>NOTE:</b> We can only ship wine to the following states: AK, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA, WI </P> <P> <LI>SKU: 05STH1 </P> <P><B>Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Category1" TITLE="&lt;b&gt;Wine&lt;/b&gt;"><b>Wine</b></A> / <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Category6" TITLE="&lt;b&gt;Syrah&lt;/b&gt;"><b>Syrah</b></A>:</B> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Product155 TITLE="2007 Subasio Syrah">2007 Subasio Syrah</A> -- <b> 91 pts <i>Wine Enthusiast</i></b> <br> <b> 90 pts <i>Connoisseurs' Guide</i></b><br> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Product181 TITLE="2007 Garys' Vineyard Syrah">2007 Garys' Vineyard Syrah</A> -- <b>94 pts <i>Wine Enthusiast<i/></b> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Product176 TITLE="2007 Thompson Vineyard Syrah">2007 Thompson Vineyard Syrah</A> -- <b>91 pts <i>Wine Enthusiast<i/></b><br> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Product96 TITLE="Simply Syrah Gift Basket">Simply Syrah Gift Basket</A> </P> <BR clear=left><BR><P> <B>RELATED PRODUCTS</B> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Product15 TITLE="Club Testarossa -Pinot Tasting Program">Club Testarossa -Pinot Tasting Program</A><BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa/Product14 TITLE="Club Testarossa -Vintner's Tasting Program">Club Testarossa -Vintner's Tasting Program</A></P> <BR clear=left><BR><P><A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/testarossa" TITLE="Testarossa Winery Products">Testarossa Winery Products</A></P> <BR clear=left><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><A HREF="http://www.testarossa.com">Testarossa Wines from Testarossa Vineyards, Bien Nacido Vineyard "Elder Series" Chardonnay, Cuvée Niclaire Pinot Noir, Diana's Reserve Chardonnay, Fritschen Vineyard Pinot Noir, Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir, Graham Family Vineyard Pinot Noir, La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay, La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir</A> <BR>Testarossa Winery Online Store powered by Nexternal <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce solutions">ecommerce solutions</A>